ARC 6720 - Design Thinking for Managers (3)

Design Thinking is an iterative process in which we seek to understand the user, challenge assumptions, and redefine problems in an attempt to identify alternative strategies and solutions that might not be instantly apparent with our initial level of understanding. At the same time, Design Thinking provides a solution-based approach to solving problems. It is a way of thinking and working as well as a collection of hands-on methods.* This course will introduce students to Design Thinking through case study organizations that have adopted design thinking in their management and business practices. Design Thinking is an iterative process in which we seek to understand the user, challenge assumptions, and redefine problems in an attempt to identify alternative strategies and solutions that might not be instantly apparent with our initial level of understanding. At the same time, Design Thinking provides a solution-based approach to solving problems. It is a way of thinking and working as well as a collection of hands-on methods.* * Foundation for Interaction Design, https://www.interaction-design.org/

Prerequisite(s): ARC graduate standing.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course